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Certification
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Kunal Jaitly

Procurement Professional
Faridabad

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented Procurement Manager with over 10 years of experience in global and strategic procurement. Proven track record in vendor management, risk mitigation, and contract negotiation, with a strong focus on aligning procurement strategies with organizational goals. Adept at managing complex projects and stakeholder relationships while driving cost reductions and enhancing supply chain efficiency. Committed to sustainability and integrating eco-friendly practices into procurement processes. Skilled in developing and implementing procurement strategies that deliver measurable results and support long-term organizational success.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Senior Analyst - Global Procurement

MongoDB Software India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2021 - Current
  • Managed diverse categories to deliver financial benefit to business, supported by category plans and strategic sourcing initiatives.
  • Served as a global category manager for IT and APAC lead for other categories like Professional services, Marketing, Rent and Facilities and Salary and Benefits.
  • Developed and implemented procurement strategies to achieve cost savings and process improvements.
  • Managed supplier relationships and negotiate contracts to ensure quality, delivery, and cost-effectiveness
  • Analyzed market trends and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements
  • Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration, breaking down silos and encouraging information sharing to drive positive outcomes.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas of improvement, leading to increased operational effectiveness.
  • Nurtured strong working relationships with stakeholders, ensuring their needs were met while exceeding expectations on deliverables.
  • Mentored junior analysts, fostering professional development while enhancing overall team performance.
  • Enhanced team productivity by streamlining workflow processes and implementing tools to save time and enhance productivity.
  • Played a pivotal role in the successful completion of high-stakes projects.


Assistant Manager - Procurement

KPMG India
02.2019 - 10.2021
  • Handle sourcing initiatives for multiple categories such as Technology, Telecom, Contingent and temporary staffing in IT, Audit, Deal Advisory, Tax and Data Analytics
  • Perform RFX for all supplies related to IT, Manpower & Recruitment services
  • Implementing sourcing strategies to mitigate and reduce contract risk
  • Establishing rate contracts with IT suppliers and recruitment consultants to cater business needs
  • Managing legal reviews for execution of agreements in different domains
  • Managing stakeholder and cross function coordination
  • Finding opportunities on vendor consolidation and catalog set up
  • Pandemic procurement management, Covid-19 based supplies, negotiations, and action execution.

Senior Analyst - Global Procurement

NTT DATA Services
11.2016 - 02.2019
  • Global sourcing and negotiation of IT hardware and software, Telecom and Manpower services
  • Procuring servers, data storages, laptops, desktops, Audio-video conferencing solutions and peripherals etc
  • Procuring software licenses and its renewals
  • Perform RFX for various projects related to technology
  • Price benchmarking for effective negotiations
  • Strategic sourcing and commercial negotiation with vendors
  • Developing and maintaining vendor relationship
  • Key job responsibilities include Negotiations, Supplier Relationship Management, Value addition & generate savings.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas of improvement, leading to increased operational effectiveness.

Purchase Executive

NIIT LTD.
05.2014 - 10.2016
  • Procurement of various IT and Non-IT hardware and software
  • Sourcing trainers / training services to cater L&D requirements
  • Working on Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) to achieve targets
  • Annual Maintenance Contract Drafting for capital items
  • Assure that project deliverables are within budgeted cost, schedule and are at appropriate level of quality
  • New Vendor Development with better Cost and Price
  • Execution of formal agreements and contracts with awarded vendors.

Executive- Client Relationship & Markets

Bajaj Holographic
06.2013 - 03.2014
  • Handling Client Meetings
  • Developing and maintaining a client database
  • Client Relationship management
  • Handling commercial discussions with clients
  • Cold calling and client database management.

Education

MBA -

Manav Rachna College of Engineering
04.2001 -

BBA (CAM) -

DAV Institute of Management
04.2001 -

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Accomplishments

  • Redesigned new office opening process for MongoDB.
  • Reduced inventory holding cost of $1Mn by 35% after establishing global warehousing structure.
  • Established procurement presence in regional office and built a category for strategic procurement opportunities.
  • Developed catalog ordering process for the organization.
  • Currently working on self-ordering project for recurring IT and marketing items.

Other Information

Married, Indian, Ready to travel if required (Domestic & International), English (Proficient), Hindi (Proficient)

Software

Coupa

Ariba

SAP

Oracle

Graphite

MS office

Lucid Charts

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Certification

Risk Management

Hobbies

  • Passionate DJ with experience in various music genres
  • Travelling around the world

Timeline

Senior Analyst - Global Procurement

MongoDB Software India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2021 - Current

Assistant Manager - Procurement

KPMG India
02.2019 - 10.2021

Senior Analyst - Global Procurement

NTT DATA Services
11.2016 - 02.2019

Purchase Executive

NIIT LTD.
05.2014 - 10.2016

Executive- Client Relationship & Markets

Bajaj Holographic
06.2013 - 03.2014

MBA -

Manav Rachna College of Engineering
04.2001 -

BBA (CAM) -

DAV Institute of Management
04.2001 -

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